front

A1
Pronunciation
/fɹʌnt/
/fɹʌnt/
Noun
19 definition(s)
1 Definition

The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.

2 Definition

The side of a building with the main entrance.

3 Definition

A field of activity.

4 Definition

A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.

Example Sentences
  • Officially it's a dry-cleaning shop, but everyone knows it's a front for the mafia.
5 Definition

The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.

6 Definition

An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.

7 Definition

The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank.

8 Definition

The direction of the enemy.

9 Definition

When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed, the direction toward which the command is faced.

10 Definition

A major military subdivision of the Soviet Army.

11 Definition

Cheek; boldness; impudence.

12 Definition

An act, show, façade, persona: an intentional and false impression of oneself.

Example Sentences
  • He says he likes hip-hop, but I think it's just a front.
13 Definition

That which covers the foremost part of the head: a front piece of false hair worn by women.

14 Definition

The most conspicuous part.

15 Definition

The beginning.

16 Definition

A seafront or coastal promenade.

17 Definition

The forehead or brow, the part of the face above the eyes; sometimes, also, the whole face.

18 Definition

(hotels) The bellhop whose turn it is to answer a client's call, which is often the word "front" used as an exclamation.

19 Definition

(in the plural) A grill (jewellery worn on front teeth).

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.

2 Definition

To face, be opposite to.

3 Definition

To face up to, to meet head-on, to confront.

4 Definition

To adorn the front of; to put on the front.

5 Definition

To pronounce with the tongue in a front position.

6 Definition

To move (a word or clause) to the start of a sentence.

7 Definition

To act as a front (for); to cover (for).

8 Definition

To lead or be the spokesperson of (a campaign, organisation etc.).

9 Definition

To provide money or financial assistance in advance to.

10 Definition

To assume false or disingenuous appearances.

11 Definition

To deceive or attempt to deceive someone with false or disingenuous appearances (on).

12 Definition

To appear before.

Example Sentences
  • to front court
Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Located at or near the front.

Example Sentences
  • The front runner was thirty meters ahead of her nearest competitor.
2 Definition

Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the front of the mouth, near the hard palate (most often describing a vowel).

Example Sentences
  • The English word dress has a front vowel in most dialects.